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Bacillus thuringiensis genes encoding lepidopteran-active toxins

US5723758A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 23, 1995
Grant dateMar 3, 1998
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Expiry dateMay 23, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12R2001/07
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Novel B.t. genes encoding toxins active against lepidopteran insects have been cloned from a novel lepidopteran-active B. thuringiensis microbe. The DNA encoding the B.t. toxin can be used to transform various hosts to express the B.t. toxin.

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